Kosovo inflation reaches 7.8 percent amid rising costs

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Kosovo experienced an annual inflation rate of 7.8 percent in September, according to data from the Kosovo Agency of Statistics. This rise has prompted calls from economic leaders and experts for government intervention to mitigate the impact on citizens and businesses.

Lulzim Rafuna, chairman of the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce, has urged the government to consider reducing excise duties and VAT on oil derivatives to ease the burden. He noted that rising electricity prices, increased costs for oil derivatives, and geopolitical developments are key drivers of the inflation. Additionally, economist Bashkim Mustafa highlighted that Kosovo's high dependence on imports leaves the local economy vulnerable to international price fluctuations.

In the agricultural sector, production prices also saw an increase during the third quarter of 2026. Data indicates a 1.4 percent rise in overall agricultural production prices, with livestock products increasing by 3.1 percent and plant products by 0.8 percent. Residents in cities like Mitrovica have reported significant difficulties managing daily expenses, particularly pensioners and low-income families, as wages and pensions fail to keep pace with rising costs.

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Agency of Statistics of Kosovo · Bashkim Mustafa · Central Bank of the Republic of Kosovo · Kosovo · Kosovo Agency of Statistics · Kosovo Chamber of Commerce · Lulzim Rafuna · Mimoza Kusari Lila · Mitrovica · Pristina

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Annual inflation in Kosovo reached 7.8 percent in September 2026. ekonomiaonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Agricultural production prices in Kosovo rose by 1.4 percent in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. sinjali.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kosovo registered 1,259 new enterprises in September 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Lulzim Rafuna stated that inflation is a result of both internal and external factors. ekonomiaonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] New business registrations increased by 24.5 percent in September compared to August 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Pristina region accounted for 50.4 percent of all new business registrations in September 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Plant production prices increased by 0.8 percent in the third quarter of 2026. sinjali.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Livestock production prices increased by 3.1 percent in the third quarter of 2026. sinjali.com